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Living in
Jackson.
About
Life in Jackson
Jackson is a community of 10,746 people in Wyoming. The median household income is $118,991, median rent runs about $2,100 per month, and median home values are around $1,521,900. Unemployment is low at 2.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Jackson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Foreign-Born
23.0%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Jackson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jackson, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.6%), and 26.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.0%
of residents
65 and Older
9.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.6%
of households
Married Couples
44.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 112% above WY average
Rent, home values, and income in Jackson
In Jackson, rent runs 112% above the WY average, and home values are 391% above the WY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
7.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$5,271
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
42.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $2,011,557 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below WY average
Unemployment in Jackson
Unemployment in Teton County, which includes Jackson, is 1 percentage points lower than the WY average.
Unemployment rate
Jackson: Teton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Teton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Jackson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute12.4 min avg
How Jackson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jackson, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 94% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Small hub572k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 46% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Jackson runs 46% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
178.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
572.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Jackson Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Teton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Teton County, which includes Jackson, the most common type is winter storm, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Winter Storm | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Winter Storm | $250,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 24 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 17 | Winter Storm | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Winter Storm | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Teton County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Teton County, which includes Jackson, is typically good — 310 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
310
per year
Moderate Days
55
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Teton County, county-wide
Climate76°F summers, 7°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jackson has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and very cold winters (avg low 7°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
50°/25°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/40°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
53°/25°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/7°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.6"
Annual Snowfall
78.2"
Hot Days/Year
5
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
236
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 6°F | 1.45" |
| Feb | 30°F | 9°F | 1.43" |
| Mar | 40°F | 18°F | 1.33" |
| Apr | 50°F | 26°F | 1.46" |
| May | 60°F | 32°F | 1.83" |
| Jun | 70°F | 38°F | 1.61" |
| Jul | 79°F | 41°F | 1.10" |
| Aug | 78°F | 40°F | 1.14" |
| Sep | 68°F | 33°F | 1.59" |
| Oct | 55°F | 25°F | 1.57" |
| Nov | 38°F | 16°F | 1.37" |
| Dec | 26°F | 7°F | 1.76" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jackson
Jackson has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
St Johns Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jackson
Jackson's student/teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Grand Teton National Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jackson
Jackson has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Grand Teton National Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Grand Teton National Park
National Park
24 mi awayYellowstone National Park
National Park
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Jackson
Teton County Library
125 Virginian Ln, Jackson
Cities Near Jackson
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Jackson FAQ
Is Jackson, Wyoming affordable?⌄
Jackson's median rent is $2,100/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $118,991/year. Median home value is $1,521,900.
Is Jackson, Wyoming safe?⌄
Jackson's violent crime rate was 178 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 573 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jackson, Wyoming?⌄
Teton County, which includes Jackson, has an unemployment rate of 2.4%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jackson, Wyoming?⌄
The cost of living in Jackson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,100/month and median household income is $118,991/year. The median home value is $1,521,900. About 26% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jackson, Wyoming?⌄
The average commute in Jackson is 12 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from